DrugMax’s Familymeds.Com Partners With HealthAllies, Inc.

FARMINGTON, Conn., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — DrugMax, Inc. today announced that Familymeds.com, an online and mail-order drugstore of the Familymeds Pharmacy brand names and a subsidiary of DrugMax, has joined the HealthAllies discount program network. HealthAllies is part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies and helps consumers reduce their out-of-pocket health care expenses by negotiating discounted rates on a variety of health-related services not traditionally covered by insurance.

Through Familymeds.com, HealthAllies members now have access to discounts of 10 percent to 15 percent on a wide array of products essential to healthy everyday living, such as vitamins, nutritional supplements, home medical supplies and health and beauty products. Familymeds.com also specializes in health care supplies used for the treatment of chronic conditions such as diabetes, oncology and pain management. In all, more than 15,000 products can be ordered online or by telephone for home delivery.

“We are delighted that we can help bring additional savings, products and customer service to HealthAllies’ members,” said Ed Mercadante, Chairman & CEO, Drugmax. “Our companies share the same philosophies of providing access to quality and affordable health care, and we are excited to be part of this program.”

HealthAllies currently has 6 million members nationwide who enjoy discounts of 10 percent to 50 percent on a range of health-related services, from nutritional supplements and weight loss programs to lasik eye surgery and dentist visits.

“These programs address very real needs for consumers,” said Thomas Sullivan, general manager of HealthAllies. “By offering discounted access to products and services such as those from Familymeds.com, we can make a valuable contribution to the health and well-being of our members.”

About DrugMax, Inc.

DrugMax, Inc. is a specialty pharmacy and medical specialty product provider formed by the merger on November 12, 2004 of DrugMax, Inc. and Familymeds Group, Inc. DrugMax works closely with doctors, patients, managed care providers, medical centers and employers to improve patient outcomes while delivering low cost and effective healthcare solutions. The Company is focused on building an integrated specialty drug platform through its pharmacy and specialty pharmaceutical operations. DrugMax operates 85 locations, including 7 franchised locations, in 14 states under the Arrow Pharmacy & Nutrition Center and Familymeds Pharmacy brand names. The Company also operates Worksite Pharmacysm, which provides solutions for major employer groups, as well as specialty pharmaceutical distribution directly to physicians and other healthcare providers. The DrugMax platform is designed to provide services for the treatment of acute and complex health diseases including chronic medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes and pain management. The Company often serves defined population groups on an exclusive, closed panel basis to maintain costs and improve patient outcomes. DrugMax offers a comprehensive selection of brand name and generic pharmaceuticals, non-prescription healthcare-related products, and diagnostic supplies to its patients, physicians, clinics, long-term care and assisted living centers. More information about DrugMax can be found at http://www.drugmax.com/. The Company’s online product offering can be found at http://www.familymeds.com/.

About HealthAllies

HealthAllies, Inc. (http://www.healthallies.com/) is a discount medical plan organization located at 505 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 850, Glendale, CA 91203, (877) 426-2559. Through employers, health plans and individuals, HealthAllies provides health care savings to more than 6 million members nationwide. Based in Glendale, Calif., HealthAllies is part of UnitedHealth Group, a diversified health and well-being company dedicated to making health care work better.

Disclosures: HealthAllies is not insurance. HealthAllies provides discounts at certain health care providers for medical services. HealthAllies does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. The program member is obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the discount plan organization.

The program and its administrators have no liability for providing or guaranteeing service or the quality of service rendered. There is a 30-day period in which to cancel. Program members who cancel within 30 days will receive a full refund. Note to Utah residents: This contract is not protected by the Utah Life and Health Guaranty Association.

Safe Harbor Provisions

Certain oral statements made by management from time to time and certain statements contained in press releases and periodic reports issued by DrugMax, Inc., including those contained herein, that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations, estimates or projections of DrugMax, its directors or its officers about DrugMax and the industry in which it operates, and include among other items, statements regarding its business and growth strategies and its future profitability. Although DrugMax believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that the anticipated results will occur. When used in this report, the words “expects,”"anticipates,”"intends,”"plans,”"believes,”"seeks,”"estimates,” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other items, management’s ability to successfully implement its business and growth strategies, including its ability to acquire other businesses, open new Worksite locations, and improve sales and profitability. DrugMax disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

   For more information, contact:    Cindy Berenson    DrugMax, Inc.    860.676.1222 x138    berenson@familymeds.com    Or     Brandi Piacente    The Piacente Group    212-481-2050    brandi@thepiacentegroup.com  

DrugMax, Inc.

CONTACT: Cindy Berenson of DrugMax, Inc., +1-860-676-1222, ext. 138,berenson@familymeds.com; or Brandi Piacente of The Piacente Group for DrugMax,Inc., +1-212-481-2050, brandi@thepiacentegroup.com

Web site: http://www.drugmax.com/http://www.familymeds.com/http://www.healthallies.com/